Must-see hotels in Key West

It takes a real gem to stand out amid the jewels of Keys hotels, but this place, in a 1904 mansion, more than pulls off the job. Each of the nine rooms is…

Would we be stating the obvious if we mentioned this place has really nice gardens? In fact, the rooms are located in the Peggy Mills Botanical Gardens,…

The Tropical Inn has excellent service and a host of individualized rooms spread out over a historic home property. Each room comes decked out in bright…

Despite its proximity to Duval St, the Saint feels like a world removed with its plush rooms – that play with the ideas of 'Saint' and 'Sinner' – chic…

On the quieter end of Duval St, the Casablanca is a friendly guesthouse with eight bright rooms, all with polished wood floors and comfy beds; some have…

With its marvelous deco facade, the Santa Maria looks like it took a wrong turn on South Beach, Miami, and ended up in Key West. The suites themselves –…

While it bills itself as a B&B (and breakfast is included), the Old Town feels more like a boutique operation that offers a wide variety of rooms – 14, to…

Royal blues, sweet teals, bright limes and lemon-yellow color schemes douse the interior of this boutique property, which also boasts bicycle rentals, a…

Nineteen rooms are spread across two historic homes, one Victorian, the other fashioned like an old-school Keys cottage. Inside, rooms come equipped with…

This perfect pair of Victorian mansions beckons with big, comfy beds and classy decor. The old-school villa ambience clashes – in a nice way – with the…

Had this B&B existed back in the day, Hemingway could have stumbled into it after one of his epic drinking binges – it's within hollering distance of his…

In a city full of stately 19th-century homes, the Curry Mansion is especially handsome. All the elements of an aristocratic American home come together…

This place isn't winning any design awards, but the staff are kind, and it’s one of the only lower-priced choices on the island. The dorms and rooms have…

A beautiful, classical Keys cottage, L'Habitation has fine rooms kitted out in light tropical shades, with lamps that look like contemporary art pieces…

Close to the main downtown drag, these playful rooms have huge flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, zebra-print throw rugs and mid-century modern furniture. Try…

This plantation-like getaway has wraparound porches, leafy grounds, a secluded swimming pool and spacious, individually designed bedrooms with attractive…

These cozy rooms are all scattered around a tropical hardwood backdrop. Inside, the blissfully cool rooms are greener than a jade mine, with tiny flat…

The rooms at the Lighthouse Court are among the most handsomely appointed in town. They're elegant in their simplicity, with the warm earth tones of…

This down-to-earth B&B offers a courtyard pool and attractive accommodation in a number of airy rooms, each decorated with swaths of tropical-chic…

This is a cute, dollhouse-like Caribbean cottage in the heart of Bahama Village. The 10 small, brightly colored guest rooms aren’t too fancy, but it’s a…